Chemistry for nursing entrance exams worksheet with answers

Free printable Chemistry for nursing entrance exams worksheet: 8 problems from easy to exam level, with an answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF.

New worksheetPractise online with hints

For teachers: free to print, copy and use in class. Every new worksheet has new values and its own answer key. A link to ExamProblems on your course page is appreciated.

Name: ____________________   Date: ____________

1.Easy

DNA belongs to which group of biological molecules?

  1. ANucleic acids
  2. BCarbohydrates
  3. CProteins
  4. DLipids
2.Easy

What is a dilute solution?

  1. AOne in which the solute has reacted with the solvent
  2. BOne with a small amount of solute in a lot of solvent
  3. COne with a large amount of solute in a little solvent
  4. DOne with no solvent at all
3.Easy

Which property is typical of metals?

  1. AThey are poor conductors of heat
  2. BThey are brittle solids that shatter
  3. CThey conduct electricity well
  4. DMost of them are gases at room temperature
4.Medium

Which coefficients balance the equation __H₂ + __O₂ → __H₂O?

  1. A2, 1, 2
  2. B1, 2, 1
  3. C2, 2, 2
  4. D1, 1, 1
5.Medium

Magnesium forms Mg²⁺ ions and oxygen forms O²⁻ ions. What is the formula of magnesium oxide?

  1. AMgO₂
  2. BMgO
  3. CMg₂O₂
  4. DMg₂O
6.Medium

What is the percent by mass of salt in a solution made from 15 g of salt and 135 g of water?

  1. A90%
  2. B10%
  3. C15%
  4. D11%
7.Hard

Which of these is a neutralisation reaction?

  1. ACH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O
  2. BZn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu
  3. C2H₂O → 2H₂ + O₂
  4. DH₂SO₄ + 2KOH → K₂SO₄ + 2H₂O
8.Hard

Why does a sodium ion (Na⁺) have almost the same mass as a sodium atom?

  1. AThe ion has one fewer proton, which has a tiny mass
  2. BIons and atoms always have exactly the same mass
  3. CThe only difference is one electron, which has a tiny mass
  4. DThe ion gains a neutron that balances the loss

Answer key

  1. 1. A · Nucleic acids
  2. 2. B · One with a small amount of solute in a lot of solvent
  3. 3. C · They conduct electricity well
  4. 4. A · 2, 1, 2
  5. 5. B · MgO
  6. 6. B · 10%
  7. 7. D · H₂SO₄ + 2KOH → K₂SO₄ + 2H₂O
  8. 8. C · The only difference is one electron, which has a tiny mass

Full step-by-step solutions: practise this topic on examproblems.com.